Rochester club raises money for three causes

The Rochester Junior Woman's Club recently concluded their fundraising year with two successful events held to benefit Crittenton Foundation, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library and Leader Dogs for the Blind.

The first event, "An Evening at the Great Estate," was held at Meadow Brook Hall on Jan. 26 and included a strolling gourmet dinner, tours of the hall, a silent auction, music by Night and Day productions and dancing. The event sponsors included Platinum Sponsor, Potere Modetz Funeral Home Inc., as well as Bronze Sponsor, Frank Rewold and Sons Inc.

Four lucky winners of the "Around The Town" raffle walked away with packages from more than 35 local restaurants including Blackbird Bistro, Golden Eagle, Kruse & Muer on Main, Luca's Chop House, Smackwater Jack's Neighborhood Café and The Meeting House, and many more.

"An Evening at the Great Estate" was chaired by Rochester Juniors club members Nancy Kamman and Toni Wiley and co-chaired by Deanne Gross and Lynn Marie Oates.

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The second event held by the club was "Spring Highlights," their annual boutique shopping event and luncheon. The sold-out fundraiser took place March 23 at the Royal Park Hotel with more than 425 guests.

The "Spring Highlights" event was chaired by Rochester Juniors club members Amy Griffin and Anne Dieters-Williams and co-chaired by Kim Hynan and Alicia Chenhalls.

Each of the recipients for these two events has specific projects that will benefit from the funds raised. Crittenton Hospital Medical Center is in the early stages of building a patient tower with 87 private, state-of-the art patient rooms equipped with the latest technology and highest standards of infection control all set in a therapeutic environment. Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library's main focus this year is to support a full implementation in the area of Early Literacy. Leader Dogs for the Blind will use the funds to provide client services at no cost including a highly trained dog and travel to and from their facility including room and board.

The Women's Club was instrumental in founding many pieces of the Rochester Community including Crittenton Hospital and the Rochester Hills Public Library, and they have supported Leader Dogs for the Blind over the years.

"The Rochester Junior Woman's Club has been a dedicated supporter of Crittenton Hospital Medical Center for many years; in fact, the club was active in building the hospital originally. Fundraising efforts among its members and within the community through the Red Stocking Review generated donations that helped Crittenton open its doors in 1967," said Crittenton Foundation President Melinda Conway Callahan. "As we expand to meet the critical needs of our community, we are grateful for the continued support of the Rochester Junior Woman's Club."

For more information on the Rochester Junior Woman's Club, contact Kathy Lewis at 586-939-7567 or email kml@wowway.com. Visit their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc or follow them on Facebook at "Rochester Junior Woman's Club."